Gov. JB Pritzker is promising to defend Illinois, if a Donald Trump presidency threatens opportunities for people in the state.

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The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate a half of a percentage point in September, dialing back its yearslong fight against ...

National Geographic's "Endurance" tells the story of two landmark Antarctic expeditions, bound by teamwork and perseverance.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted ...

It's a safe bet the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino could open sometime next week, after final approval from the Illinois ...

Some very close friends of fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez from the school they grew up said his charismatic personality and his sense of service will never be forgotten.

Lake County, Indiana prosecutors have charged a man with murder for allegedly beating a 2-year-old boy to death.

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel on a drug conspiracy charge, the U.S ...

Many of you know that our own Samantha Chatman spent time off the air because she was having problems with her voice.

In Notre Dame's 51-14 victory over then-No. 24 Navy two weeks ago, the Irish forced six turnovers. That's not good news for Florida State, which ranks 132nd in the FBS with a minus-12 turnover margin ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Authorities have released the identities of two people shot and killed at Navy Pier on Tuesday. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has identified the victims as 51-year-old ...